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Happy Birthday, Georgie! You would've been 17 years old today. If you were here, I know you would be so happy living here in Bandon, one of your favorite places to visit. We'd go for walks on the harbor where you could sniff the seagull poop and go for runs on the beach. Every time I'm at the harbor or the beach I think of you! Today I visited your Uncle Gene. Remember how many times we stayed with him? You must be chasing his cats up at the Bridge now BOL!!! We had so many birthday celebrations together, didn't we? Wishing we could spend today together again. But you know you are my heart, so I know you are here with me. I miss you still and always will.

It's been 2 years today since I last held you. I still ache at times for you to fill that space. But you still fill that space in my heart - you are my heart, Georgie.

A dear friend wrote this 2 years ago, and I have saved it because it was so heartfelt and loving. Thank you to our friends for being there for me then and now.

"I woke up this morning thinking about you and Georgie with a heavy heart. She was such a good dog, and she truly lived such a great life - the kind of life that I only wish all dogs could experience - a loving happy home with the most loving, caring and sweetest parents around! She was a seasoned traveler and went on tons of vacations with you, she had her own website on dogster, she positively impacted the lives of so many people and pets that I bet you couldn't even begin to count them all if you tried - the list goes on and on! She lived a seriously wonderfully full life, she inspired so many, and I think that's the stuff in life that really counts. Georgie made a difference in all of us and we are better because of her.

I truly absolutely believe Georgie is still with you - your love will forever connect you both. You have quite an arsenal of angels with you, watching over you - and you totally know that Miss Georgie girl is right there with them, in the front, barking orders (as schnauzers always tend to do), watching over you, sending you love and protecting you."

I'm missing you sweet girl. You were always so much fun at Christmas time. I apologize for the time I made you wear those silly antlers BOL! I know you know we moved to your favorite town by the beach. I've been taking Winston on your walks at the harbor, he's loving them almost as much as you.

Your stocking is up! Your ornaments are on the tree! You are always in my heart. I hope you enjoy being with us in spirit this Christmas.

Angie, at Dr. Porte's office, and I had a tearful moment thinking about you today. We laughed about the sweet kisses you used to give. But only to mom, daddy, Dr. Porte and Angie. We know you were with us today.

Happy Birthday to my special girl, my one of a kind. You are my heart, and my heart feels the love we share but still has that place that misses you every day. I know you watch over your loving sisters up at the Bridge, for which I'm very thankful. And I know you're watching with laughter at what is going on in our house since we brought Lily home a few days ago. You were always so great at establishing pack order. One bark from General Georgie, and everyone knew their place. I could sure use your help now!!! Everyone is trying to figure it out, but when you & I were together it was so easy. I just hold you in my heart and in my head and use what I learned..what would Georgie do? BOLBOL!!!

There will never be another you, but some day there will be another us together. You still are my heart, baby girl. Thank you for that gift. The day you were born is always a day of celebration (and tears) for me. I hope you are spoiled at the bridge on your birthday, as you always were here with me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGIE GIRL!

It's been a year since I had you in my life, and I miss you every day. Thank you for showing up in the ways that you do, it helps to ease the loss in my heart. Every day I feel your energy in so many different ways. I always said to you "you are my heart", and I still feel that way. All I have to do, is feel the love in my heart and I know you're here. You are such a part of me and our life, you colored it in so many ways. We've been going through experiences for the first time "without you", this new year marks the first year without you.

Your big old boyfriend Jake just crossed the bridge last night. I know you were there to meet him, along with Annie & Molly. I hope Jake and Boomer are good friends since they are so similar, two big old sweet golden retrievers. Remember when we would go out on Jake's boat in Florida? And all the times we went to his house and he wasn't allowed on the furniture but you & Annie always got away with it! And how he came to California to see us! His mom & dad miss him terribly but I know they'll feel better knowing he has his good friends with him.

I know everyone says the first year is the hardest, but what I really know is it's after the first year that's the most difficult. But I also do know some day we'll see each other again. Until then, sweet baby, you ARE my heart!

Mom is up in Oregon - the first time without me. We used to go a couple of times a year to visit my Uncle. Last Thanksgiving was my last visit there. It was also NeeNee's first visit to Oregon. This year NeeNee is there with Finnegan & Winston on their first trip to Oregon.

Mom wrote this on her Facebook: Went for a walk on Georgie's favorite pier today, broke down in tears because it's our 1st visit here without her. She loved the pier, the people and seagull poop. Then we saw a sign that said GEORGE on it. Above that was a worn sign that was supposed to say FRESH CRAB...but it was faded and said FRESH CRAP. I think Georgie was with us today! A sign from DOG...

You got my joke, mom! I'm always with you. And we will always have lots of good memories together.

If you’ve ever known the welcome of a barking ball of hair, a sloppy kiss, a friendly paw, a quiet adoring stare-

If you’ve ever had a special friend to share a tear or two, or maybe just a wagging tail to lift you when you’re blue-

If you’ve ever lost your troubles in a joyful romp outside, or shared your fears with listening ears That never left your side-

If you’ve ever felt the wrenching pain that only death can send, then you have lost not just a dog-

You’ve truly lost a friend.

A loving God would not destroy the love that he creates. So rest assured that you will find your dog at Heaven’s gate. that joyful bark, that sloppy kiss, will greet you once again, and share your love forevermore